steve reidy

educate the public

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will not eat seafood.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will take a walk each day.